LVN I - Arcadia Neurosurgery Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California•Arcadia, CA

2d•$30 - $47

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse I (LVN I) uses specific knowledge and technical skills to assist a Registered Nurse or medical provider. Under the direction of an RN or provider, the LVN I uses the Nursing Process to provide therapeutic care to a specific patient population. This position is based in the Arcadia Neurosurgery Clinic and is a full-time, eight-hour-days, non-exempt, non-union role. The LVN I provides direct patient care and supports physicians and clinic operations. The role includes patient intake and triage, assisting with examinations and minor procedures, medication administration, maintaining medical records, coordinating diagnostic testing and prescriptions, and handling administrative and communication tasks. The LVN I helps maintain efficient patient flow and ensures patient privacy, safety, confidentiality, and compliance with infection-control policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program.
0–2 years of experience in an acute care or ambulatory care setting.
Ability to work effectively with physicians, staff, and patients.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and internet access and utilization.
Demonstrated excellent customer service behavior.
Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive situations and confidential information.
Ability to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder input.
Valid California Vocational Nursing license (LVN) from the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal before expiration. Required within LA City only.

Responsibilities

Use basic assessment skills, participate in care planning, carry out interventions according to the care or treatment plan, and contribute to evaluation of individualized interventions.
Escort patients to exam rooms; obtain and record vital signs and medication lists; monitor patient flow; assist physicians with minor clinical procedures; perform EKGs; prepare patient charts with relevant medical information; and administer medication as directed by a physician.
Provide direct patient care and administer medications.
Communicate professionally for patient care, education, and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
Schedule diagnostic tests ordered by physicians as needed.
Schedule and receive patients.
Prepare and maintain medical records.
Perform administrative duties, including answering and returning patient calls, receiving and sorting incoming faxes, and obtaining prior authorizations.
Enter charges accurately and promptly into the system.
Handle telephone calls and write correspondence.
Serve as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.
Take patient histories and vital signs.
Implement effective and efficient patient flow.
Perform first aid and CPR if needed.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatments as permitted by license.
Organize pharmacy refill requests for physician approval.
Work independently and as part of a team to complete duties in a timely manner.
Triage patients in person and over the telephone.
Maintain patients' privacy, safety, and confidentiality; maintain a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations; and comply with infection-control policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.